The body changes, hormones surge, and the transition from child to teenager is well underway. But when puberty begins earlier ...

Children are starting puberty earlier than in the past, potentially due to a combination of environmental, lifestyle, and metabolic factors – but the reasons why are still puzzling scientists. On ...

Puberty can be hard on the kid going through it and the parent trying to help them. Your child is going through physical changes that can be awkward and embarrassing. As a parent, you may struggle ...

The popular doll maker American Girl is facing backlash for its new girls’ guidebook that reportedly advises children struggling with body image issues to ask their doctors for puberty blocking ...

Popular doll-maker American Girl is now facing criticism for its guidebook that allegedly encourages children ages 3-12 who may be struggling with body image issues to ask their doctors about puberty ...

Not even the iconic doll brand American Girl seems entirely clear on what a girl is. The company was hit with a backlash over its guidebook “Body Image,” part of the “Smart Girl’s Guide” series, that ...

This month marks the 25th anniversary of The Care and Keeping of You — a book that eased the adolescent anxieties of a generation of girls, including myself. The book, which sought to demystify ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Puberty lessons, as part of sex education, typically begin in the fifth grade. Many experts say that's too late. (Collage: Getty ...

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Yahoo Life’s School Report Card: Sex Education series examines what adolescents are being taught about sexuality — and why it's about more than the birds and the bees. Sex education has become a hotly ...